Target names Tyson exec as chief legal officer
Target Corporation has announced an upcoming change to its C-suite.
The Minneapolis-based retail giant has named Amy Tu as its next chief legal and compliance officer and corporate secretary, effective Aug. 25. She will succeed Don Liu, who recently announced his upcoming retirement and will transition to a strategic advisory role. Tu joins Target's leadership team and will report to Brian Cornell, chair and CEO.
In her new role, Tu will lead the company’s legal, compliance and corporate governance functions. She joins Target from Tyson Foods, where she served in multiple legal roles for over six years. In her role leading Tyson Foods' $2.5-billion international business, she oversaw 19,000 team members operating in 16 countries and serving customers in more than 140 countries. Prior to joining Tyson in late 2017, she spent more than 16 years in various leadership positions at Boeing.
"Amy's experience, both in legal and business leadership, offers strong continuity at the top of our legal affairs and compliance teams," said Cornell. "Her stewardship will help our strong and tenured leaders in legal affairs sustain their role in serving our stakeholders and growing our business. Amy's growth mindset, her passion for the law and her skill as a business counselor make her a great addition as our leadership team drives Target's roadmap for growth and enterprise priorities."
Liu will retire from Target and transition to a strategic advisory role through May 2025. He joined Target in 2016, and throughout his tenure became a trusted advisor to many across the company, according to the retailer.
"Over the course of his distinguished career, Don has made an incredible impact on Target and the legal industry," said Cornell. "As a member of our leadership team, he was an advocate for our company strategy, served as a mentor to teammates and peers and is regarded as a trailblazer for diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal profession. We're grateful for his many contributions and wish him nothing but the best."
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Target Corporation operates nearly 2,000 stores nationwide and the Target.com e-commerce site.
